10 Questions
Which of the following is a main function of the endocrine system?
Regulating blood glucose
What are the basic categories of hormones?
Amino acid based and steroids
What are hormones referred to as?
Messenger molecules
How are hormones transported in the body?
Through the circulatory system (blood)
What is the definition of a hormone?
Intracellular chemical signal
Which of the following is not from the main function of the endocrine system?
Controlling muscle movement
What type of molecules are steroids, one of the basic categories of hormones?
Lipid molecules derived from cholesterol
In the endocrine system, hormones act on distant target cells and the effects are dependent on:
The programmed response of the target cells
What is the role of key hormones in the endocrine system?
To influence activity of specific target tissues
What is the primary function of hormones in the endocrine system?
To maintain blood glucose levels
Test your knowledge about the anatomy and physiology of the human endocrine system as well as the role of key hormones. This quiz will help you understand the foundations for physiotherapy practice related to the endocrine system.
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